Methane plume detected in Poland
On 31 Jul 2023, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 95 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 2.3 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 31 Jul 2023 · 09:49 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the E · 3.3 m/s
- Coordinates
- 49.98038, 18.67612
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
1659a136-188d-4ebf-bcbb-f8519d23f8d4
Likely operator
Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa Plausible
JSW runs the coking-coal mines around Jastrzębie-Zdrój.
Emitting site
POL_S_007 · Venting shaft
23 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 1659a136-188d-4ebf-bcbb-f8519d23f8d4, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/1659a136-188d-4ebf-bcbb-f8519d23f8d4), accessed 6 Oct 2026.